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Category: Michelle Alaimo

Spending the Summer in Memphis

SCO Student Michelle Alaimo, ’23, writes about spending the summer in Memphis Summer semester of third year is in full swing, with a round of midterms already under our belt and a busy schedule of classes, labs, and clinic. This is my first full summer in Memphis, and there have been lots of fun events happening in the city. Last summer, most events were canceled due to COVID and public spaces had restrictions on capacity. Even with a mini-term starting last July, there was little oppo... Read More
Michelle Alaimo

5/12/20

Spring 2020

SCO Student Michelle Alaimo, ’23, writes about her first year at SCO: It’s officially the end of my first year at SCO! I can’t believe it’s already over. It seems like my classmates and I were just picking up our equipment at orientation. We have made it through so much together this year, from tough exam weeks and lab practicals to switching to online learning this spring. First semester was a challenging transition for me but getting past that made second semester f... Read More
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Michelle Alaimo

12/16/19

Thankfulness this Holiday Season

To celebrate the winding down of 2019, a few SCO student bloggers share what they’re thankful for at this moment as optometry students.  Enjoy, and happy holidays from SCO! The first item that comes to mind regarding gratitude is merely being at SCO! Not to mention this recently constructed study room on the 4th floor that I’m currently studying in :). I am grateful that the decision-makers at SCO listen to and care for us by continuously enhancing our four-year experie... Read More
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I can’t wait to see what these four years have in store for me at SCO!

Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Alaimo, and I just started my first year here at SCO. I’m originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and went to Ohio State University for undergrad, so moving to Memphis was definitely a big change for me. So far, the transition could not have gone smoother! Before classes started, I was able to meet my second-year big sib, get to know some of my classmates, and spend time exploring Memphis. Although I know I will eventually miss the days of lounging by the poo... Read More
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